The 924 builds steam on a warm spring day. |
Steam and air plumbing fills the cab; the roof has been left off the cab for now to improve access and lighting. |
A wood fire crackled for about four hours before the boiler reached operating pressure. 924 will be fueled with wood rather than coal. |
Work on the 924 is continuing and completion of vital systems is anticipated in 2nd quarter 2020. Work has been funded by contributions from individuals, companies, foundations, and government agencies including 4Culture, Washington's Heritage Capital Fund, the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Emery Rail Trust, Schwab Fund, and more. You can support completion of the project by visiting the Museum's donation page, making a pledge, and selecting the steam program here.
Check out two days of steam in photos and videos:
Check out two days of steam in photos and videos:
The hydrostatic lubricator, automatic brake valve, steam gauge, and air gauges. |
924 was built with one water glass but regulations now require two. |
Setting safety valves to the correct pressure involves verifying they open at the desired pressure. |
Checking the water level. |
Verifying the open and close pressures for the safety valves. |
924 simmers in the Snoqualmie Valley sunshine. |
The Museum's director and the inspector from the Federal Railroad Administration discuss locomotive 924. |
8 comments:
Fantastic work , thanks to All volunteers .
CONGRATS to all who have labored on NP-924 !!!
Congratulations to the NW Railway Museum crew. Great achievement bringing the 924 back to life!
Doug Shearer
Toppenish
Way to go ! I am happy to see that there will be steam back in the Snoqualmie Valley and at the museum. I'm all so happy to see that the 108 that was in Snoqualmie and at the museum is now running in Hill City,SD. at the Black Hills Central R.R. (1880 Train). Miss you all and wish I was still on crew there.
This is the best News i have seen for a long time and glad that all the work that the Staff and Volunteers have done on this Steam Engine is paying off and to know this equipment will teach people about how steam works for years to come.
Cant wait to see this baby steam past my house!!!
The only thing that would beat this is the disappearance of Covid. Congratulations to all involved! Only they will ever know all the work involved and all the difficulties encountered in bringing an old steam engine to life. And, of course, there is the monumental task of raising all the money needed for this job! American ingenuity at work!!!
Dan O'Connell
Canyon Country, California
Beautiful to see. Great work. That whistle is gorgeous.
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